nonce

Definition

  • noun: the one, particular, or present occasion, purpose, or use
  • adjective: used or made only once or for a special occasion

Examples

  • The team is called “the Lions,” at least 'for the nonce'.

  • a 'nonce' word/term

Movie quotes

  • (..) I shouldn't have told you. Forget about him. You're not part of his world. They decided to keep you on till Santi's fit? Piss off, you nonce. Santi. You given up that little nurse for Jordana? What did you say? You going to show your Mexican temper? (..)
    2007 Goal II: Living the Dream